Judah Thomas
Preparing Your Heart (and Gear) for Easter
Pray for each ministry that will be serving that week, that they will all show God's love to every person that walks in your doors. more
The Heart of Easter
An epic day on the church calendar is just around the corner. Let's pause long enough to ponder the miracle this day represents. more
The Trap of Pride and Arrogance
Tech directors tend to do most of their work behind the scenes. Because of this, it can be easy for us to develop an inferiority complex. more
Using the New Year to Grow Your Team
There are two kinds of growth: deep and wide. As you grow the width of your team (sheer numbers), make sure you are also helping them grow in depth. more
Relax, It’s Over
Now that the stage lights have been dimmed, the music has faded and the people have gone home, take some time to just sit and be quiet. Although you may be tired and weary, come to Jesus. He offers peace and rest. more
Conditional Thankfulness
It's tempting to celebrate Thanksgiving one day and complain about our jobs and the Holiday workload the next. Resist the urge. more
Bonus Points for Ministry?
Surely God understands that since we attend so many church services we don't really need to read His Word or pray like other people do. Right? more
Pride and the Relationship Between Sound Techs and Worship Leaders
If you're working in a situation with strained relationships, Jesus says in Matthew 5:24, "First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift." more
Leading by Serving
How would your situation be different if your only responsibility on Sunday morning was to serve your team? more
Tech Ministry and The Importance of Prayer
Matthew 21:13 says, "'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!" Did you catch that? He didn't say his house would be a house of moving lights and slick videos. more
The Cancer of Complaining
Instead of keeping a record of complaints, what if we started keeping a record of the things that we are grateful for? more
Blessed are the Peacemakers. Are You One?
Conflict that goes unresolved for any length of time can turn into bitterness and anger. These situations are not healthy for any organization, especially a church. more
Techs Leading Worship?
Most of us assume a worship leader is someone who leads the music. Romans 12:1 suggests otherwise. more
Running Your Tech Team Like a Small Group
When we change how we look at our tech team, we can help our church be more effective. Here's how to focus, not just on the tasks but also on the people performing the tasks. more
How to Initiate Change on Your Tech Team
Change will always be difficult for some people. Here are three crucial steps to help assure changes go smoothly. more
Embracing Diversity on Your Tech Team
Regardless of your political beliefs, your race or where you stand on social issues, there is one thing that all churches should be able to agree on. God is love and he has called us to love one another. more
Building Good Habits: Lessons from 1 Timothy
Tips to help church tech directors create habits that actually stick. more
Sustaining Laser Focus
Once we set goals, it’s important not to get tangled up in the weeds and lose sight of them. Planning and a straightforward focus are called for here, along with the realization that every goal is achieved one small and tightly focused step at a t... more
How to Handle Criticism
If you've been a tech director for any length of time, you’ve have had to deal with your fair share of criticism. It's never fun. Here's why we should always take the high road. more
Wise Men (or Wise Guys) in the Tech Booth?
The three Wise Men brought gifts that were fit for a king. What gifts are you bringing? more
